Greenfield High Stuffy-Staff-Update
July 5th, 2024
Happy Sunday!
We hope you're having a great long weekend!
No Collaborative Planning, 2/17 and 2/18
We will not have collaborative planning this week, since we don't have school on Monday.
Coming Soon: MSDE Expert Review Team Visit, 3/5 and 3/6
Staff members involved in the review team visit will be contact directly. Please see the flyer below for more information.
SM Campus Superintendent's Listening Session
Please join Dr. Pepukayi and Board of Education members for a SM Campus Superintendent's Listening Session on Wednesday, February 19th at 5:30 PM.
Conscious Discipline Institute This Summer in Easton, MD!
SMES staff have the opportunity to attend a week-long Conscious Discipline Institute. This is the same training that was attended by some staff in Florida last summer. This summer the same training is being offered in EASTON, MD!!
If you are interested in attending, Dr. Bullock is working on offering professional development pay. You will need to commit, however, to attending all 5 days. The dates are July 28-Aug 1. Please email Dr. Bullock if you are interested in attending! See more information about the conference below.
This summer, prepare for a transformative experience with our expert presenters at the life-changing Conscious Discipline Institute, an education event in Easton, MD. Unlike typical professional development offerings, this week-long educator event is a powerful catalyst for personal growth and professional development. It’s an opportunity to enhance your skills and shift your perspective in a supportive and engaging environment.
Conscious Discipline, an interactive and dynamic adults-first approach, has a proven track record of transforming mindsets and improving wellbeing for nearly three decades by hosting education events, including teacher conferences, workshops, and institutes.
By learning new concepts and strategies that promote self-regulation, you can then anticipate teaching in ways that foster connection, conflict resolution and growth in others. This education event in Easton, MD will reignite your passion for your work and equip you with the tools to create an environment that cultivates composure, academic achievement, and emotional wellness for yourself and your students.
Conscious Discipline understands the struggles of everyday educators and parents. Our community develops a felt sense of safety and belonging required for learning retention, facilitates transformative practices, and fosters meaningful connections that lead to transformational change. You’ll meet and grow with like-minded people while discovering applicable strategies and tools to implement immediately.
Space is limited, so register now to secure your seat!
TCPS Virtual Learning Plan
Thank you so much for making last week's virtual learning a success for students and families! Please continue to keep your virtual learning plans updated, in the event of more winter weather. 😭
- Packets prepared and ready to send home for students in grades PreK and Kindergarten.
- Schoology expectations for students in grades 1-5 are as follows:
- Add a Google Meet link to your Schoology page for students to access. Please be certain to invite the appropriate co-teachers, instructional assistants, specialists, and administration.
- Related arts specialists, you will be invited to classroom teachers' Google Meets. Please plan to pop in for a 15 minute content-related brain break for the class who you have for specials on that given day (for example, Ms. Smith may choose to read a story, while Mr. Enzor may decide to draw a picture).
- Add assignments to Schoology.
- Send home student Okta logins if you haven't already. An important note: When students sign into Google Meet, they will be required to sign in, using their student username@talbotschools.org (ie. abc123@talbotschools.org).
Below, please find directions for both Schoology and Google Meet that Mrs. Werner shared on Friday afternoon.
Car Rider Reminders
Please remember to walk your students who are car riders to the gym promptly at 2:25 when Ms. Fox makes the announcement to dismiss them. Please do not dismiss students before Ms. Fox makes the announcement. Once in the gym, please help Mr. Baum and the other adults on duty by monitoring noise level and student behavior. This will help the dismissal process move efficiently and safely. Thank you for your help!
Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year Nominations Are Open!
Talbot County Public Schools is excited to announce that the process to select the 2025 – 2026 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year has begun! Is there a teacher or member of the TCPS support staff who is truly outstanding, has made a significant impact on your family, and/or goes above and beyond in their commitment as a professional? The Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year programs are a fantastic way to recognize educators who exemplify excellence.
Any individual within the school system or any member of the community may nominate a candidate to apply to be Talbot’s Teacher of the Year or Support Staff of the Year. The nomination forms are linked below. Nominations for both Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year are due by Friday, February 7, 2025. Click on this link for the nomination forms!
Yearbook Site Open
Our online yearbook ordering link is open! Please include this in your weekly blurbs for parents and families: It’s finally time to order those yearbooks!! You MUST preorder to guarantee one for your child. We do not get extras. You can click this link or scan the QR code. Order DEADLINE: April 20. Please let Mrs. Cummings know if you have any questions. (Kcummings@talbotschools.org)
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=1615225
FAC Meetings
Faculty Advisory Committee meetings will be held quarterly this year. Please see the flyer below for more information.
MSDE TEACH Portal
All educators with a Maryland teaching certificate/license should have a TEACH account. If you have not created an account or cannot log into your account on the MSDE TEACH portal, please do so now. This portal is used to renew your license, obtain copies of your license, request additional endorsements and all other matters pertaining to your teaching license with the State of Maryland.
TEACH PORTAL:
https://certificationhub.msde.maryland.gov/#/
TEACH GuideBook:
https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/DEE/Certification/TEACH_Applicant_Guide.pdf
Passion Projects
Please click here to see the final list of assigned Passion Projects for the 2024-2025 school year. Minutes for our first Passion Project full staff meeting on October 1st can be found at the document, while the assigned projects can be found by scrolling toward the bottom.
Spirit Wear Information
The Spirit Wear shop is open! Choose your item, color and graphic, and show your school pride! The Spirit Wear shop will be open year round. Be on the look out for free shipping and other discounts throughout the year. Shipping is always free for orders over $50. Have fun shopping!
https://www.stmichaelsspiritwear.com
Have a fantastic week! 😍
Indra and Susie
#noonebelongsheremorethanyou
- Feb. 17: NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
- Feb. 18: Full Staff Meeting (Vertical Team Meeting)
- Feb. 19: SM Campus Superintendent's Listening Session, 5:30-7:00 PM
- Feb. 19: Happy Birthday, Mrs. Coutts! 🎉
- Feb. 19: SMES PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM
- Feb. 21: PTO Sweetheart Dance, 6:00-8:00 PM
- Feb. 21: Happy Birthday, Ms. Molly! 🎉
- Feb. 24: 5th Grade Field Trip to the Avalon 🚌
- Feb. 24/25: Collaborative Planning (Content Meetings)
- Feb. 25: Student of the Month Due
- Feb. 25: Full Staff Meeting (Judy Center Presents)
- Feb. 26: 3rd Interim Ends
- Feb. 27: Spring Pictures
- Feb. 27: Maryland School Survey Administration, 5th Grade (More information to come!)
- Feb. 28: 3rd Interim Grades Due by 8:00 AM
- Feb. 28: Early Dismissal (Maryland School Survey for Staff, TCPS Curriculum Inservice)